Is occasional internal itching on incision site 19 months post op normal?

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Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I feel itchy from the inside. Is this normal?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The remodeling of the scar may take many months after abdominoplasty. As long as this biologic activity continues the patient may experience itching. Scratching will only aggravate the situation.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

It is  normal to experience some itching, specially under incisions because the scarring process last for a long time. Massage it with oil and the fibrosis tissue will be softer and itching better.Dr. Cardenas

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Is not normal. It might be a dermatitis or simply dry skin itching.I suggest you to try some moisturizer first before consulting a dermatologist.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

This itching may be normal as long as it is not associated with a keloid type scar.  If it is causing your daily distress have your plastic surgeon check it out.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Maybe injection of long acting local anesthesia, marcaine, would break the itching cycle. Other wise ONLY IN PERSON examination and testing would allow a treatment plan.

Is occasional internal itching on incision site 19 months post op normal?

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Answer: Itching 19 months after an abdominoplasty

Answer: Itching 19 months after an abdominoplasty

Answer: Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I f

Answer: Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I f

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Is occasional internal itching on incision site 19 months post op normal?

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Answer: Itching 19 months after an abdominoplasty

Answer: Itching 19 months after an abdominoplasty

Answer: Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I f

Answer: Got TT 19 months ago and I feel an occasional itch right below belly button that I cannot seem to alleviate with scratching. I f

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